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I had a chest x-ray 1yr ago for my ra (required for meds) and it was clean. now when i went back my doctor said she saw some dark spots? what can itbe
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Impossible to say: It is impossible to say without being able to review the films. Have doctor order a CT scan of the chest for a clearer idea in these spots have any significance.
Answered 9/5/2014
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